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Just after the Round Tower take the small fishermen’s path on the left through the blackthorn bushes down to the shore. There is an old set of steps carved into the rock. Best around high tide.

A beautiful and tranquil lake, high on Exmoor. It's around a mile's walk from the YHA layby on the B3358, but well worth it. The pond is a great spot for wild swimming, amongst the lillies in the beautiful deep red peat-infused water.

Right between Chains Barrow and Wood Barrow, you'll find this artificial lake from 1830, formed by the headwaters of the River Barle. An ideal spot to stop for lunch or even dip your feet in to cool off.

Lovely swimming or lunch stop not far from Chains Barrow trig point.

Wistlandpound Reservoir is a tranquil place where you can feel close to nature. It is an easy 2.6km hike around the edge of the lake which takes you through the forest and along the water's edge. All the while surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The path around the reservoir is accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs. The reservoir supplies drinking water to nearby Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and Combe Martin. If the water levels are low, look out for the ruins of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway which used to run though the valley until the reservoir was built in 1956.

Officially a lot of footpath and bridleway. Either push or go on days when nobody else does and animals are far away.

Nice pool in the river loved by kids , good spot for everyone and more to see on the way .

On the southern shores of Wistpoundland Reservoir, take a break in the bird hide to see what wildlife you can spot. You're fairly likely to see western cattle egret, and might be lucky to see a great white egret in the winter. There have also been recent sightings of white-tailed eagles up here! You can see all different waterfowl by taking a jaunt around the reservoir on the path. Check out more about the reservoir and what to look out for here at:https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/wistlandpound